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Dana has introduced a metallic bipolar plate for electrolysers. The component, developed at the Neu-Ulm site, is made of titanium or steel, is only 0.1 millimetres thin, and aims to reduce system costs through higher power density.
A European consortium led by the Spanish research center Cener aims to further develop solid oxide electrolysis. In the Desiree project, a 40 kW prototype is to be created by 2029, achieving an efficiency of over 85 percent and providing hydrogen without additional electrical compression.
The Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University leads the federally funded research project DigHy. The aim is a digitized hydrogen infrastructure for mining, which will supply heavy vehicles emission-free with hydrogen produced by electrolysis from treated mine water.
In the research project BeHyPSy, the Centre for Fuel Cell Technology (ZBT) and partners are developing an air-cooled fuel cell system for unmanned aerial vehicles and light aircraft. Graebener manufactures bipolar plates from titanium foil for this purpose.
Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have set a runtime record of 303 seconds with a compressorless hydrogen gas turbine. Previously, they succeeded for the first time in generating electricity with such a turbine.
By 2030, electrolysers with a capacity of up to 6.6 gigawatts could be built in Germany – provided financing is secured. Many projects are competing for limited funds in tenders, while larger plants could be better supported through long-term power purchase agreements.
A catalyst based on nickel and sulphur with a nanostructured surface can significantly improve the efficiency of electrodes for AEM electrolysers. This is the finding of a recently published study by ZBT, fem Forschungsinstitut and Ruhr-Universität Bochum in Germany.
Precisely controlling the flow of gases and liquids is an essential yet intricate task in hydrogen technology. Fluidics specialist Bürkert offers complete solutions from a single source.
Researchers at the DLR have compared six different air supply systems for fuel cells in aircraft. The results show: With optimized compressor-turbine combinations, the total mass of the fuel cell system and tank can be reduced by up to 8.1 percent.
According to its own statements, the Wiesbaden-based company Hyting has commissioned the world's first catalytic hydrogen-air heater at a customer's site. The 10 kW system heats a production hall of the pump manufacturer Flusys in Offenbach.
As part of the DeCarTrans project, the TU Bergakademie Freiberg has processed industrially produced e-methanol from Denmark into synthetic gasoline for the first time. This step is considered a technological milestone for industrial e-fuel production.
In the EU project H2Loop, hydrogen is to be extracted from blast furnace gases. Rouge H2 Engineering is contributing a chemical looping process for this purpose. A pilot plant is planned at the Italian steelworks Acciaierie d’Italia.
The iron nugget storage in container format by Ambartec has passed the necessary safety tests. Together with Purem by Eberspächer, Ambartec is now preparing for series production.
Verde Hydrogen has developed a platform concept for its alkaline electrolysers that is both flexible and scalable. A key aspect is the mounting on skids.
Highly specialized sensors suitable for hydrogen are used to monitor safety-relevant parameters at hydrogen refueling stations. If malfunctions or anomalies occur, control systems can automatically take measures to prevent hazards.
Every second, the high-speed stacker from VAF positions a membrane electrode assembly and a bipolar plate. The fact that fuel cell stacks can be produced so quickly and precisely is primarily due to a workpiece carrier individually adapted to the product.
Methane plasma pyrolysis produces low-CO2 hydrogen at high temperatures and – it is hoped – at low cost. The Berlin-based company Graforce is testing the process in Austria, but sees the main market outside Europe.
The climate-friendly production of iron and steel is expected to become an important application area for hydrogen. The Finnish company Metso is introducing a technology that also enables the reduction of lower-grade iron ores with hydrogen.
Trafag has launched the EXNT 8292 Ex pressure transmitter, a certified device designed for hazardous areas, hydrogen infrastructure, and marine applications. The transmitter converts pressure into a standardized electrical signal, enabling safe and accurate monitoring in critical environments.
The Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC) has launched a pilot plant for the production of Solid Oxide Cells (SOC) using 3D printing. The technology aims to accelerate the industrial production of highly efficient fuel cells and electrolysers.
The Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials (IWM) and the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are jointly developing a model for predicting the lifetime of materials in hydrogen applications. The aim is to achieve faster and more cost-effective qualification of components.
The fluidics specialist Bürkert Fluid Control Systems has been awarded the "Supplier of the Year Award" 2025 in the "Innovation" category by the technology group GEA. The award recognises, among other things, support in the development of new applications and the strategic focus on efficiency and sustainability.
With the completion of the H2GO and FRHY projects, the Fraunhofer IWU's H2 reference factory is fully operational. It aims to enable the industrial mass production of electrolysers and fuel cells, thereby significantly reducing costs.
The classification society DNV has granted Hycamite an Approval in Principle for a hydrogen system to be used on LNG ships. The technology is based on the thermocatalytic decomposition of methane and enables CO2-free hydrogen production on board.
Additives play a central role in the commercialization of renewable methanol as an alternative fuel. New developments improve ignition behavior, lubrication, and corrosion protection—making the fuel ready for use in shipping and heavy-duty transport.
